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Visiting the Gateway Arch: Enter the monument through the Gateway Arch Visitor Center, which faces Fourth Street and the Old Courthouse. The Gateway Arch legs are exits only. Please allow at least 30 minutes to go through security. Tickets sell out early and often, advance reservations are strongly recommended. Pending availability, additional tickets may be available for same-day purchase beginning at 9am each day through our website, call center, and ticket center at the Gateway Arch. Same-day ticket availability is not guaranteed and sells out early and often.

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See Differently

Experience a destination where the stories are as incredible as the views.  Welcome to Gateway Arch National Park!

Great monuments inspire you to explore new heights. Precious few take you there. The unique tram will lift you 630 feet up to the top of the tallest monument in the United States.

The Museum at the Gateway Arch

Trace the story of the Native Americans, explorers, pioneers, and rebels who made America possible. Featuring six themed exhibit areas, this innovative and interactive museum celebrates America’s pioneering spirit.

Gain a new perspective on this magnificent monument while cruising the Mighty Mississippi. With a variety of sightseeing, dinner, and specialty outings to choose from, a riverboat cruise is a fun and relaxing addition to your Gateway Arch experience.

Stand in the footsteps of American heroes at this beautifully restored federal courthouse. The site of several pivotal cases, the Old Courthouse is where the enslaved Dred and Harriet Scott sued for their freedom and Virginia Minor fought for women’s right to vote.

Take a seat in our Virtual Reality Theater, put on a 3D headset and be transported to a 360° depiction of the St. Louis riverfront in the 1850s. You’ll be immersed in the sights and sounds of the bustling levee, and will learn the stories of some of the diverse people who crossed paths there.

From stargazing workshops and yoga under the Arch to concerts, cruises, and holiday celebrations, there’s always something new to learn and do at the Gateway Arch.

Make a Monumental Impact

Members of Gateway Arch Park Foundation play a vital role in providing critical support for Gateway Arch National Park. Become a steward of an international icon and enjoy special member benefits throughout the year.

Gateway Arch Park Foundation is the official philanthropic partner of Gateway Arch National Park.

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Submit Your Photos

Be a part of our history.

Do you have a photo from a time you visited the Gateway Arch? We’re in search of visitor photos of the Gateway Arch from the past 50 years and beyond. Submit your photo below for a chance to have it displayed in an exhibit inside of the Gateway Arch tram loading areas.

Photos of the Arch’s construction, visits with family and friends, unique views of the amazing monument – we want them all!

#SeeDifferently at the  @GatewayArchSTL .

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